After a successful outing last year when 25,000 people went to Africa on the Square the free festival returns for a fourth time. Celebrating African culture with performances by African drummers and live music in Trafalgar Square, the festival fills the central London square with an African market, food stalls and lots of activities for kids. In addition there's a packed line-up of entertainment with live music, DJs and dancing.

Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the capital, the heart of the nation, and, at one time, the heart of an empire that controlled three fifths of the world. More about Trafalgar Square

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Discover what's on in London 2018 with our comprehensive guide to the best events. From theatre to art and music to sport, London 2018 has something for everyone - so read on to find out what London town has to offer.

Only Fools And Horses: The MusicalLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: 9th February to 22nd June 2019Africa on the Square, Haymarket, SW1Y |
3 minutes from Africa on the SquarePaul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan bring John Sullivan's much-loved sitcom to the London stage with Only Fools and Horses The Musical. Staged at the Theatre Royal ...More

WaitressLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th February to 19th October 2019Africa on the Square, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R |
6 minutes from Africa on the SquareTransferring from Broadway, the Waitress musical comes to the Adelphi Theatre for its UK premiere in February. The first musical to have an all-female creative team, ...More

The Fourth PlinthLondon > Attractions > SightsTrafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N |
Same location as Africa on the SquareThe Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's Colonial ...More

Nelson's ColumnLondon > Attractions > SightsTrafalgar Square, Westminster, London SW1Y |
1 minute from Africa on the SquareMaster tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart of ...More

TenderproductLondon > Shopping > Art and Design6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N |
4 minutes from Africa on the SquareTenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ...More

AlbannachLondon > Restaurants > British restaurants66 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N |
1 minute from Africa on the SquareScotland combines some of the finest ingredients in the world with some of the most atrocious cooking, but this Scottish-themed bar-restaurant is trying to change all ...More

The Sherlock HolmesLondon > Nightlife > Pubs10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N |
2 minutes from Africa on the SquareThirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More

The ClarenceLondon > Restaurants > Gastropub53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A |
3 minutes from Africa on the SquareJust a hundred yards from Trafalgar Square, the MOD and the Horse Guard's Parade, The Clarence has an undeniably impressive location that attracts both locals and ...More

The HarpLondon > Nightlife > Pubs47 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London WC2N |
3 minutes from Africa on the SquareThe Harp, a welcoming bar in Covent Garden, is a traditional pub where the emphasis is firmly on real ale - earning it CAMRA's National Pub ...More

The Rooftop St. JamesLondon > Nightlife > Bars2 Spring Gardens, SW1A |
1 minute from Africa on the SquareThe Trafalgar Hotel was treated to a major upgrade in 2017, reopening as The Trafalgar St. James, and as a result, the rooftop bar was also ...More

Haymarket HotelLondon > Business > Venue Hire1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y |
3 minutes from Africa on the SquareA hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ...More

Trafalgar Square
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St Patrick's Day Parade And Festival 2019St Patrick's Day Parade And Festival 2019A parade of floats and marching bands followed by entertainment in Trafalgar Square.2019-03-17T12:00:00+00002019-03-17T00:00:00+0000
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Pride in London ParadePride in London ParadeWith growing numbers year on year - over a million spectators lined the streets last year - the Pride in London Parade is back for 2019 for another colourful occasion of dancing, marching and rollerskating through London. Celebrate the people and organisations who've contributed to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights over the years2019-07-06T00:00:00+01002019-07-06T00:00:00+0100
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Trafalgar Square,
Central London
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Pride in London Paradeevent > Concerts | PRICINGFreeDATESSaturday 6th July 2019VENUETrafalgar SquareWith growing numbers year on year - over a million spectators lined the streets last year - the Pride in London Parade is back for 2019 for another colourful occasion of dancing, marching and rollerskating through London. Celebrate the people and organisations who've contributed to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights over the years... More about this event

Silence In The SquareSilence In The SquareThe Royal British Legion leads a two minute silence for Armistice Day at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in the square. After the event, the public can place poppy petals in the fountains as a symbolic act of remembrance.2019-11-11T10:00:00+00002019-11-11T00:00:00+0000
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Trafalgar Square,
Central London
WC2N 5DS

Category: event

Free Event

Silence In The Squareevent > Leisure | PRICINGFreeDATESMonday 11th November 2019 - 10am-11.15amVENUETrafalgar SquareThe Royal British Legion leads a two minute silence for Armistice Day at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in the square. After the event, the public can place poppy petals in the fountains as a symbolic act of remembrance.

Cate Blanchett comes to the National Theatre in 2019, the Spice Girls reunite and Christian Dior is the Designer of Dreams at the V&A. New musicals are dedicated to Dolly Parton, Pirates and Mary Poppins, ...More